CU foe Rockets look to the air

Colorado’s defensive secondary figures to have its hands full again on Friday night when the Buffaloes (0-1) play at Toledo (0-1).

Toledo senior quarterback Aaron Opelt was named offensive player of the week for the Mid-American Conference’s West Division after throwing for 423 yards and three touchdowns Saturday in a 52-31 loss at Purdue.

Rockets coach Tim Beckman told the Toledo Blade: “(Opelt) might throw it a hundred (times) if we have to (against Colorado). Whatever it takes to win.”

Colorado State senior Grant Stucker, making his first career start, completed 10-of-17 passes for 208 yards and a touchdown Sunday night against CU.